When we began this journey together, the idea was simple: make hedging aluminium less intimidating and more practical for businesses exposed to market volatility. Seventy episodes later, here we are, closing a cycle that has stretched across almost seventy sessions, each dedicated to empowering decision-makers with strategies to manage risk more effectively. In this final […]
When it comes to aluminium hedging, the “zero-cost collar” remains one of the most effective tools to balance risk and cost. In this episode of Hedging with Jorge, we dive into the mechanics of how consumers not producers can apply this strategy to secure aluminium prices in uncertain markets. Recap: Calls and puts in aluminium […]
In this blog of Hedging with Jorge, we take a practical look at call options and put options – two fundamental tools in commodity hedging. Whether you’re new to aluminium trading or brushing up on your knowledge, this guide will help you understand the rights, obligations and potential positions behind each strategy. On popular demand, […]
Understanding the mechanics of selling call options before building a strategy When we talk about hedging with options in the aluminium market, most traders and procurement professionals find buying options far more intuitive than selling them. That’s because buying options feels similar to buying insurance: simple, safe and straightforward. But when it comes to selling […]
In today’s blog of Hedging with Jorge, we continue our journey into the world of aluminium market risk management by exploring a key financial instrument used by hedgers: the call option. While often associated with speculative trading, the use of call options for hedging follows a completely different logic, one that’s more aligned with buying […]